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Former Head of US Surface Fleet May Lose Star
May 30, 2018

Former Head of US Surface Fleet May Lose Star

By Steven Stashwick
Officers still face punishment in aftermath of last year’s deadly U.S. Navy collisions.

USS Fitzgerald Officer Pleads Guilty in Collision Role
May 10, 2018

USS Fitzgerald Officer Pleads Guilty in Collision Role

By Steven Stashwick
Junior officer admits dereliction of duty in court martial plea deal.
USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain Officers to Face Criminal Charges for Deadly Collisions
January 18, 2018

USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain Officers to Face Criminal Charges for Deadly Collisions

By Steven Stashwick
Five officers may be tried for dereliction, hazarding a vessel, and negligent homicide.

USS Fitzgerald Returns to Yokosuka to Repair New Damage
November 28, 2017

USS Fitzgerald Returns to Yokosuka to Repair New Damage

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The destroyer’s hull was punctured while loading onto a heavy lift ship for transport to United States for repairs.

US Navy Reports on Collisions in Pacific – the USS Fitzgerald
November 13, 2017

US Navy Reports on Collisions in Pacific – the USS Fitzgerald

By Steven Stashwick
Poor judgement, neglect of procedures preceded deadly collision.

USS John S. McCain  Returning to Japan to be Repaired
October 05, 2017

USS John S. McCain Returning to Japan to be Repaired

By Steven Stashwick
Damaged U.S. destroyer departed Singapore for U.S. base in Yokosuka.

Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet
September 26, 2017

Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet

By Steven Stashwick
New policies and new commanders while collision investigations continue.
US Navy Dismisses Head of 7th Fleet Following Destroyer Collision
August 24, 2017

US Navy Dismisses Head of 7th Fleet Following Destroyer Collision

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has dismissed the commander of its 7th Fleet from duty, following the second deadly ship collision in less than three months.

USS Fitzgerald Leadership Removed, Details of Collision Aftermath Released
August 21, 2017

USS Fitzgerald Leadership Removed, Details of Collision Aftermath Released

By Steven Stashwick
Preliminary report reveals actions of sailors to escape, control flooding.

The Crash of the USS Fitzgerald: What Happened and What Comes Next?
June 20, 2017

The Crash of the USS Fitzgerald: What Happened and What Comes Next?

By Steven Stashwick
Japan-based destroyer suffers massive damage, highlights dangers of operating at sea.

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